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Pond and Lake Aeration Basics
Pond Aeration is Necessary for All Ponds and Lakes
Pond and Lake owners should learn the advantages of Pond Aeration, consider their goals, and then make an informed decision.
Decomposing organic material (leaves, fish waste etc.) settle to the bottom of the pond and begin to decay. As they decay they consume oxygen and release toxic gasses (nitrogen, ammonia etc.). Without proper aeration, these toxic gases become trapped in the deeper, colder, and now oxygen starved water. The lack of dissolved oxygen in the water, is known as an anaerobic condition. Because of this condition, the beneficial bacteria which breathes oxygen and releases CO2 begins to die off further complicating the problem. This natural process occurs in all bodies of water, but it is not until you reach a unhealthy balance that the problems start to arrive. The result of a unbalanced ECO-System leads to the dreaded ALGAE. ALGAE unlike the beneficial bacteria, consume nitrogen, ammonia, and soluble phosphates, and release oxygen through photosynthesis. Since they use photosynthesis, they are typically treated as part of the plant kingdom, (even though all algae is not). The algae is trying to replenish the oxygen level in the body of water while reducing the amount of nitrogen and ammonia. The algae is trying to re-balance the ECO-System. So now in order to get rid of the algae, we will dump some chemicals into the pond. Which kills the algae, and settles to the bottom, and begins to decay, which consumes more oxygen, and releases more toxic gases, and the cycle begins.
A floating Pond Aerator that operates all year is your best defense against the aforementioned problems.
Pond owners can also prevent Thermal Stratification from occurring. Small ponds that are aerated extensively often do not stratify because aeration keeps the pond in a continuous circulation and prevents differences in temperature from forming. The same level of aeration in larger ponds and lakes may not prevent stratification. In these instances, additional aeration may be required. Should pond stratification be prevented with aeration? That depends on the management goals of the pond owner. Pond owners should learn the pros and cons of aeration, consider their goals, and then make an informed decision.
Before Pond and Lake Aeration
Pond Aerators are usually used to oxygenate water in a pond or lake. Proper aeration is essential to have a healthy pond, water garden or lake.
A pond aerator is used during the summer season to provide sufficient amount of oxygen within the pond and mix the cooler water from the bottom of the pond with the warmer water near the surface of the pond. This deep water circulation creates a much healthier environment within your pond or lake.
A pond aerator during the winter is used not only to provide oxygen to the pond but also to provide water movement at the surface to keep an area of the top of the pond from freezing.
Floating aerating fountains are designed for proper aeration as well as beauty. A good pond aerator will pull water from deep within the pond in order to break up thermal stratification and create deep water circulation. During this time, constant water circulation results in relatively uniform water temperatures and oxygenation throughout the pond. To aerate the entire pond with a floating aeration system, the pond aerator needs to have an intake located deep beneath the surface of the pond or lake. The unique Bottom-Draw, Surface Spray Pond Aerator design is truly superior to surface intake units, or air compressor, diffuser bubblers. A proper size aerator, with deep water circulation and above surface spray pattern helps to keep ponds and lakes clearer, oxygenated and healthier.
After Aeration
The key to a good aeration system is getting the toxic gases, released from the water while at the same time, increasing the level of dissolved oxygen in the water. The original systems used onshore compressors, and pumped air through diffusers placed on the bottom of the pond. This does not actually introduce much air into the water, but it does induce a flow. Which over time will help remove the toxic gases and increase the dissolved oxygen in the water. The main drawback of this type of pond and lake aeration is that it can take up to a year to accomplish.
A good Pond and Lake aeration system is designed to operate 24 hours a day, and 365 days a year.
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